UK Pauses Trade Deal Talks With Israel, Summons Ambassador Over New Gaza Offensive

By Reuters

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May 21, 2025

Britain's Foreign Minister David Lammy speaks with Reuters during an interview in Islamabad, Pakistan May 17, 2025. REUTERS/Salahuddin/File Photo

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LONDON (Reuters) – British foreign minister David Lammy is set to announce the pausing of trade deal negotiations with Israel, the government said on Tuesday, adding that it had also summoned Israel’s ambassador over its expansion of military operations in Gaza.

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(Reporting by Muvija M, writing by Sarah Young; Editing by Sachin Ravikumar)

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